Homemade herbal tea brewing method and lemon, rose and jasmine green tea

Homemade herbal tea: Easily drink away fat!

Many teas made with natural herbs have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, and the effect is relatively mild and gradual, making them much safer than weight loss drugs that only emphasize the effect but ignore the side effects.

Brewing herbal tea is a beautiful enjoyment in the afternoon sun; moreover, choosing specific herbs can even have magical slimming effects! There are no fixed rules for brewing herbal tea. It's not as complicated as making coffee, and the teaware isn't as elaborate as English afternoon tea. However, using the following methods can help you get started more quickly. In time, you can also develop your own herbal tea brewing method!

Find the right brewing method

Depending on the herbs used and personal preference, herbal teas can be brewed in the following four ways:

1. After warming the teapot or cup with hot water, add an appropriate amount of herbal ingredients, then pour in boiling water (above 90℃). Let it steep for a while to release the aroma, then pour out the fragrant tea to drink. This method tends to break the herbs into small pieces, producing tea dust. It is suitable for herbs that can withstand multiple infusions, especially herbal teas made from stems, leaves, and seeds.

2. First, fill the teapot with boiling water, then add the herbal ingredients. Wait until the herbs slowly unfurl and release their fragrance before drinking. This method takes longer, but it preserves the shape of the herbs and produces a lighter tea, suitable for flower-based herbal teas.

3. After boiling the water, add the herbs and flowers, simmer over low heat for 1-2 minutes before drinking. This brewing method allows the aroma of the herbs and flowers to be fully released, resulting in the most concentrated tea.

4. Steep directly in cooled boiled water. Suitable for steeping brightly colored flowers and herbs such as violets. It requires a longer steeping time, but the color dissolved in the water can be preserved for a long time, and the aroma is slow and lasting.

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The key to brewing fresh herbal tea

When picking fresh flowers and herbs, choose those that have not been sprayed with pesticides and are relatively tender. Wash the picked flowers and herbs thoroughly with clean water. Place the washed flowers and herbs in a teapot or cup, add a little hot water, shake quickly to remove any remaining impurities, and then pour out the water. Let it sit for a while to allow the aroma and flavor of the flowers and herbs to infuse into the water.

Lemon Rose Tea

Ingredients: 4 rosebuds, ½ teaspoon goji berries, 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions: 1. After warming the teapot, place the rose petals and goji berries inside. 2. Pour in 300 ml of hot water and steep for 3-5 minutes to infuse the flavor. 3. Add lemon juice and season with rock sugar to taste.

Roses, a symbol of love, are the best representation of romance. Warm rose tea has a gentle, sweet taste and, when consumed regularly, can promote metabolism and regulate blood circulation.

Jasmine Green Tea

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon jasmine flowers, 1 green tea bag

Instructions: 1. Warm the cup with hot water, then place the green tea bag and jasmine flowers into the cup. 2. Pour in 300 ml of hot water and steep for 3-5 minutes.

1. Suitable for drinking in the morning; it can relieve constipation and maintain a pleasant mood every day. 2. For women, drinking it during menstruation can regulate endocrine function, reduce discomfort, and moisturize the skin.